How do sentence diagrams help represent and visualize the structure of a sentence?
Objectives:
Students will label the basic structure of a sentence diagram.
Students will demonstrate how to diagram simple subjects and simple predicates.
Materials:
Notebook/iPad (Evernote)
Paper
Pen
Whiteboard and markers
Videos
Activity:
Students will watch the video below which will introduce them to the basic structure of a sentence diagram; there is also a PDF version which gives step by step instructions on how to set up a sentence diagram. Students may also use the ThingLink below in order to see a visual representation of the information provided in the video. The students will take note accordingly and then practice example diagrams on their own in class and for homework.
Video: Introduction to the basic structure of a sentence diagram
Essential Question:
How do sentence diagrams help represent and visualize the structure of a sentence?Objectives:
Materials:
Activity:
Students will watch the video below which will introduce them to the basic structure of a sentence diagram; there is also a PDF version which gives step by step instructions on how to set up a sentence diagram. Students may also use the ThingLink below in order to see a visual representation of the information provided in the video. The students will take note accordingly and then practice example diagrams on their own in class and for homework.Video: Introduction to the basic structure of a sentence diagram
ThingLink: An interactive example of a sentence diagram
The ThingLink below shows the labeled parts of a sentence diagram. It provides more of a visual breakdown of the video above.=
Classwork
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After taking the notes on the basic structure of a sentence diagram, please try to diagram the following simple sentences on your own.
Homework
Diagram the following basic sentences. We will go over the sentence diagrams tomorrow at the start of class.